George Villiers, First Duke of Buckingham

Balthasar Moncornet (publisher)

Associated Names
Balthasar Moncornet

Publisher, French, c. 1600 - 1668

The image is an engraved portrait of a man. He is depicted in a classic noble profile with his shoulders turned slightly to one side and his head facing the viewer. The man has a beard, a mustache, and medium-length wavy hair that falls around his shoulders. He wears an elaborate garment with rich decorations, including intricate patterns and a high lace collar. Two cherubs or putti are shown on either side of the oval frame surrounding the portrait, each holding an end of the ribbon that lists titles around the oval. The background features ornate scrollwork and decorative elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 13.1 × 8.9 cm (5 3/16 × 3 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.233


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65087630

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